The Leadership Development Program provides financial services companies an opportunity to invest in the development of their future leaders through a six-day intensive program run in collaboration with the University of North Carolina’s Executive Development organization and the Kenan-Flagler Business School. The coursework allows participants to immerse themselves in innovative principles of management and leadership. With challenging case studies and lively discussions, role-playing and outdoor team-building exercises, employees will focus on the following topics.
- Developing Leadership and Management Self-Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Strategic Leadership: Execution Through People
- Inclusive Leadership
- Leader As Coach
- Leading and Managing Change
- Communicating For Impact: Storytelling and Multidirectional Communication
In addition, the program offers a fantastic opportunity for networking with new acquaintances – the future leaders of the finance industry, C-suite panel, and an Industry Update from AFSA’s President and CEO Celia Winslow.
The 2026 Leadership Development Program will take place August 8 – 15, 2026 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The 2026 program brochure can be found here as a reference with many details. You can also find more information about the Leadership Development Program Steering Committee here.
To learn more, play the video below to hear from a former Leadership Development Program class president.